Baccala Salad Recipe

By: Mike Carioscia 
Recipe: Adapted from Lindas Italian Table

Baccala is an Italian favorite, but have you ever made it in a salad? Here is a recipe for Insalata Di Baccala (Baccala Salad). Give it a try and let us know your thoughts! Feel free to share variations and family recipes.

Information:

• Serves about 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1lb Salt Cod
• 4 c. cauliflower

• 3 Tbsp. Capers – rinsed
• ​3/4 c. Peperoncini – chopped
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves chopped fresh garlic
• 1 c. Black Olives
• 1/2 c. Olive Oil
• Juice of 1 Fresh Lemon
• ​Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

For Poaching

• 1 qt. water
• 1 c. White wine
• Juice of a lemon
• 2 Bay leaves
• Several lemon slices

Directions:

For the fish

1. Soak in cold water for a 1-2 days

For Poaching

1. After Cod is ready, boil the ingredients for poaching.
2. Drop the fish into the pan and reduce heat to medium.
3. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes (until fish is tender) and pull apart.
4. Remove fish and let cool.
5. Cut fish into 2 inch pieces and remove any bones (if any). Set aside in a bowl.

For the Cauliflower

1. Cut cauliflower into small pieces.
2. Sprinkle olive oil, salt, and pepper
3. Roast at 350 degrees for 10/15 minutes

To Finish

1. Mix together capers, peperoncini, parsley, garlic, and olives together in a bowl.
2. In another bowl mix olive oil, lemon, and salt & pepper.
3. Toss all ingredients together and let chill. Add seasoning to taste after completion.
4. Enjoy!